2027 NorCal Rumble MLV Schedule, Full Dates, Tmes, Venue, Opponents

NorCal Rumble Unveils 2027 Season Schedule, Dates, Venue, Opponents

SAN JOSE, Calif. – NorCal Rumble today announced its 2027 inaugural season schedule as part of Major League Volleyball's (MLV schedule). The team will open its historic first season on the road against Columbus Fury on Thursday, January 7, before hosting fellow expansion franchise Los Angeles Thunder for its home opener on Sunday, January 10, at Tech CU Arena in San Jose.

The 2027 regular season features 26 matches, including 13 home and 13 road contests. Competing in MLV's Western Conference, NorCal Rumble will face each league opponent at least twice, along with four additional conference matches. 

NorCal Rumble is one of four expansion teams joining MLV in 2027, alongside Los Angeles Thunder, DC Flight and Minnesota Forge. The Rumble will face fellow California franchise Los Angeles three times, including home matchups on January 10 and April 1 and a road contest on March 14. 

The team will also host Minnesota Forge on April 18 and close out its inaugural regular season at home against DC Flight on April 23.

NorCal Rumble 2027 Schedule

Format: Date — Matchup — Location — Time/TV

January 2027

Thursday, January 7, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Columbus Fury — Nationwide Arena — TBA

Sunday, January 10, 2027 — Los Angeles Thunder at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

Friday, January 15, 2027 — Omaha Supernovas at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

Sunday, January 17, 2027 — Dallas Pulse at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

Friday, January 22, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Minnesota Forge — Grand Casino Arena — TBA

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 — Vegas Thrill at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

Friday, January 29, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Indy Ignite — Fishers Event Center — TBA

February 2027

Friday, February 5, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at DC Flight — The Anthem — TBA

Tuesday, February 9, 2027 — Orlando Valkyries at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

Saturday, February 13, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Vegas Thrill — Lee's Family Forum — TBA

Friday, February 19, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Atlanta Vibe — Gas South Arena — TBA

Sunday, February 21, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Orlando Valkyries — Addition Financial Arena — 1:00 AM GMT+5

Sunday, February 28, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Dallas Pulse — Comerica Center — TBA

March 2027

Thursday, March 4, 2027 — Atlanta Vibe at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

Saturday, March 6, 2027 — Grand Rapids Rise at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

Sunday, March 14, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Los Angeles Thunder — Crypto.com Arena — TBA

Friday, March 19, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Dallas Pulse — Comerica Center — 5:00 AM GMT+5

Thursday, March 25, 2027 — Omaha Supernovas at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

April 2027

Thursday, April 1, 2027 — Los Angeles Thunder at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

Saturday, April 3, 2027 — Columbus Fury at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

Wednesday, April 7, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Grand Rapids Rise — Van Andel Arena — TBA

Saturday, April 10, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Omaha Supernovas — CHI Health Center — TBA

Monday, April 12, 2027 — Indy Ignite at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

Thursday, April 15, 2027 — NorCal Rumble at Vegas Thrill — Lee's Family Forum — 6:30 AM GMT+5

Sunday, April 18, 2027 — Minnesota Forge at NorCal Rumble — TBA — TBA

Friday, April 23, 2027 — DC Flight at NorCal Rumble — Tech CU Arena — TBA

NorCal Rumble Home Opener and Key Games

NorCal Rumble will make its home debut on Sunday, January 10, against fellow expansion team Los Angeles Thunder at Tech CU Arena in San Jose.

The California rivals will meet three times during the regular season. NorCal Rumble will host Los Angeles on January 10 and April 1, with an away match scheduled for March 14 at Crypto.com Arena.

Other important home dates include the April 18 matchup against Minnesota Forge and the April 23 regular-season finale against DC Flight. Both games will take place in NorCal Rumble's final stretch of its inaugural campaign.

NorCal Rumble 2027 Season Format

NorCal Rumble's first MLV regular season includes 26 matches:

• 13 home matches.

• 13 away matches.

• Western Conference competition.

• At least two meetings against every league opponent.

• Four additional conference matchups.

The team will play its home matches at Tech CU Arena in San Jose, California, with the exception of any venue details that remain to be confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does NorCal Rumble start its 2027 season?

NorCal Rumble opens its inaugural season on Thursday, January 7, 2027, against the Columbus Fury.

When is the NorCal Rumble 2027 home opener?

The team's first home match is scheduled for Sunday, January 10, against the Los Angeles Thunder at Tech CU Arena.

How many games will NorCal Rumble play in 2027?

NorCal Rumble will play 26 regular-season matches, split between 13 home games and 13 away games.

Where does NorCal Rumble play its home games?

The team will host its home matches at Tech CU Arena in San Jose, California.

Who are NorCal Rumble's expansion rivals?

The Los Angeles Thunder, DC Flight and Minnesota Forge are also joining MLV as expansion franchises in 2027.

When does NorCal Rumble finish its 2027 regular season?

NorCal Rumble is scheduled to close its inaugural regular season on Friday, April 23, against DC Flight at Tech CU Arena.

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